It's time for the next Women+ in journalism meetup. The panel is a-mazing and you don't want to miss it!

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2026 Last Row Party A giant race party, 11th row driver meet and greet, Dallara tours and virtual driving experiences

warm weather = making springtime plans

Mark your calendar and get your tickets for the Last Row Party on May 21
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Why there are no education elections on your Indiana primary ballot Looking for education races on your Indiana primary ballot? Here’s why you’ll have to wait.

Looking for education races on your Indiana primary ballot? Here’s why you’ll have to wait.

There's still time to get your tickets to the @spjindprochapter.bsky.social banquet. Details below ⬇️

Here are the 9 people Mayor Joe Hogsett has picked to serve on the city’s new education board The new Indianapolis Public Education Corporation will change how schools operate in Indianapolis. Members include David Harris, who will serve as the corporation’s board chair, and Edward Rangel, the...

Mayor Hogsett announced the members of the newest city board which will shape the future of schools in Indianapolis.
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Get your tickets now for the @spjindprochapter.bsky.social banquet. Prices increase on April 4.
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Huge thanks to this year's awards banquet sponsors, the Media School at IU and the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism. Can't say enough how much we appreciate their support for our event that celebrates hardworking Hoosier journalists. Thank you!

Here are the two applicants for the vacant seat on the Indianapolis Public Schools board The school board will vote on who will fill the vacant District 2 seat on Thursday. The appointed person will serve in the role until the election in November.

The school board will vote on who will fill the vacant District 2 seat on Thursday. The appointed person will serve in the role until the election in November.

What makes a new AP business class click with students? A veteran Indiana teacher has answers. With over two decades of teaching under her belt, Kristin Lidstrom is piloting the AP class for Fishers students. “By the time students are making real financial decisions, they should already feel confident navigating them, not encountering the concepts for the first time,” she said.

With over two decades of teaching under her belt, Kristin Lidstrom is piloting the AP class for Fishers students. “By the time students are making real financial decisions, they should already feel confident navigating them, not encountering the concepts for the first time,” she said.

The Last Row Party is heading to the ICONIC Dallara IndyCar Factory in 2026! Tour the cutting-edge engineering behind top-tier racing, race on simulators, dance to an 80s/90s cover band, & roast the Indy 500's Last Row drivers. May 21 | 6-10 PM | Tickets: lastrowparty26.eventbrite.com

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday.

Interested in serving on the IPS school board for several months? Here are the qualifications you need. The Indianapolis Public Schools board seeks a District 2 commissioner to fill the vacant seat left by Gayle Cosby.

The Indianapolis Public Schools board seeks a District 2 commissioner to fill the vacant seat left by Gayle Cosby.

IPS announces proposed cost-cutting measures as financial pressures grow Some principals have already plans to share certain teachers with other schools.

Some principals have already plans to share certain teachers with other schools.

⚠️ TODAY ⚠️ How should parents, teachers, counselors, and high school students think about the costs and benefits of higher education? What explains the disconnect between the data and the vibes in higher ed? RSVP: ckbe.at/4apQCQO

College journalists: Applications for the Last Row Party scholarships are due Monday! Get the details ⬇️

An Indianapolis charter school was under scrutiny from its authorizer. It won approval from another one. The mayor’s office put Rooted School Indianapolis on notice multiple times over four years. But the school’s leader said it corrected deficiencies related to teacher licensure and student enrollment.

The mayor’s office put Rooted School Indianapolis on notice multiple times over four years. But the school’s leader said it corrected deficiencies related to teacher licensure and student enrollment.

The Last Row Party is heading to the ICONIC Dallara IndyCar Factory in 2026! Tour the cutting-edge engineering behind top-tier racing, race on simulators, dance to an 80s/90s cover band, & roast the Indy 500's Last Row drivers. May 21 | 6-10 PM | Tickets: lastrowparty26.eventbrite.com

Want to party with IndyCar drivers AND get scholarship money? The Indianapolis Press Club's Last Row Scholarships offer student journalists $1,031-$1,033 PLUS access to the Last Row Party at Dallara IndyCar Factory. Apply by March 16: mnalawy9q96.typeform.com/to/qSAJW8HH

A year into her second term, this IPS school board member resigns, citing ongoing health challenges. The resignation is the latest switchup to a board that is facing substantial changes, including a dilution in its powers over Indianapolis Public Schools.

The resignation is the latest switchup to a board that is facing substantial changes, including a dilution in its powers over Indianapolis Public Schools.

And don't forget, one week left to apply for scholarships
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2026 Last Row Party A giant race party, 11th row driver meet and greet, Dallara tours and virtual driving experiences

warm weather = making springtime plans

Mark your calendar and get your tickets for the Last Row Party on May 21
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How much homework is too much or too little? Chalkbeat wants to hear from teachers, parents, and students. Are assignments helping kids learn — or just adding stress? Take our short survey and share what you’re seeing in classrooms and at home.

Are assignments helping kids learn — or just adding stress? Take our short survey and share what you’re seeing in classrooms and at home.

One more day! Indiana college journalists: make sure to get your applications in for the Indiana Pro Chapter of @spj-posts.bsky.social scholarships by tomorrow's deadline.
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Women+ in journalism networking March meetup This month's focus is on relaxing and crafting.

Learn new crafting skills. Make new friends. This Women+ in journalism meetup hosted by the Indianapolis Press Club has it all. Join us on Monday!

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How much appetite is there for a tax hike for schools? A new appointed Indianapolis board must decide. IPS is already struggling from a financial perspective. If voters don’t approve a tax measure to fund schools in November, the district will be in truly dire straits.

IPS is already struggling from a financial perspective. If voters don’t approve a tax measure to fund schools in November, the district will be in truly dire straits.

It’s official: Letter grades are coming back to Indiana schools As the state pursues flexibility from the Trump administration, education officials have made the SAT a key part of how high schools are graded. They’ve also added the Classic Learning Test to the ways that students can demonstrate academic achievement in reading and math.

As the state pursues flexibility from the Trump administration, education officials have made the SAT a key part of how high schools are graded. They’ve also added the Classic Learning Test to the ways that students can demonstrate academic achievement in reading and math.

Women+ in journalism networking March meetup This month's focus is on relaxing and crafting.

The next Women+ in Journalism meetup is March 9. Join us for drinks, crafts and meeting new friends.
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How should parents, teachers, counselors, and high school students think about the costs and benefits of higher education? What explains the disconnect between the data and the vibes in higher education? RSVP: ckbe.at/4apQCQO

📣 Calling all college journalists! Here's 2 scholarships to apply for:
1) The Last Row Party Scholarships: Deadline news, feature writing, or sports reporting. Due March 16. Apply: mnalawy9q96.typeform.com/to/qSAJW8HH

2) The SPJ Indiana scholarships: Due March 6 and details at indianaprospj.org

Plus, the most important part (IMO) is the Last Row Party scholarships for journalism students. If you are a student or know one, make sure to get applications in by March 16. Apply now: mnalawy9q96.typeform.com/to/qSAJW8HH?...